ACE
Also known as: Serum Angiotensin Converting Enzyme; SACE
Formal name: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help diagnose and monitor sarcoidosis; to help differentiate this systemic condition from other disorders causing similar symptoms
When to Get Tested?
When you have granulomas that create small bumps under the skin, a lingering cough, red watery eyes, and/or other symptoms suggestive of sarcoidosis; regularly when you have active sarcoidosis to monitor its course
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
None
